Hemic And Lymphatic Systems Flashcards
Contents of the lymphatic system
Lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, tonsils, bone marrow
Purpose of lymphatic system
Remove excess tissue fluid from the body
Sends leaked interstitial fluid into the venous system, assists in immune function and helps with filtering blood
Lymph
Small structures of concentrated lymph tissue
Lymph nodes
Tiny organ located in the left upper abdomen area that filters blood
Spleen
Tiny organ that secretes thymosins and matures the T cells
Thymus
Small tissue structures in the the threat
Tonsils
Substance in the bones that produces rbcs, wbcs, stem cells and platelets
Bone marrow
Lymph nodes in the armpits
Axillary nodes
Pertaining to the thigh or groin area
Inguinofemoral
Lymph nodes in the neck
Jugular nodes
Excision of node or nodes
Lymphadenectomy
Small structure in the brain that produces hormones
Parathyroid
Removal of the spleen
Splenectomy
Immature blood cell
Stem cell